The information described in the disclosure log table below has been released by NHMRC under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and is available for public access.

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) also requires NHMRC to actively publish a range of information under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). For further information visit Information Publication Scheme.

Submitting a Freedom of Information request

Information about making a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, in relation to information held by NHMRC, can be found on Freedom of Information.

Current year's FOI disclosure log

For the current year's FOI disclosure log visit FOI disclosure log.

Past years' FOI disclosure logs

The following tables provide past years' FOI disclosure logs.

2021–2022

Table 1: Freedom of Information requests for 2021–2022
Reference number Access date FOI content
2021/22 023 28/07/2022 Description of request

For 2020 Ideas Grant #2002640, access to the application, agreement, any variations to the grant, list of current Chief Investigators, list of any changes to the roster of Chief Investigators, as well as all financial reports required to be lodged by the participants for this grant.

Summary of document released

A copy of the funding agreement and schedule with information redacted under sections 22, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in part with redactions (under sections 22, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act) and access refused to 8 documents (under sections 45, 47E, 47F and 47G of the FOI Act).
2021/22 019

and

2021/22 020
16/06/2022 Description of request

Access to the following for the new 'Australian evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for Attention‑Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder':
  • correspondence related to the writing of these guidelines, including letters and emails
  • document/s which show that NHMRC will give final approval for the guidelines to be used
  • if NHMRC will not give the final approval, document/s explaining/covering why this is the case
  • document/s which show if anyone else/any government department apart from NHMRC will review the final guideline before it is in use or will final approval be by Australian ADHD Professionals Association.
Summary of documents released

Relevant correspondence and a spreadsheet.

Number of documents and type of release

Three documents released in full, 20 documents released in part with redactions under section 47F and 47G of the FOI Act, and access refused to 5 documents under section 47C and 47E of the FOI Act.
2021/22 016 31/03/2022 Description of request

Access to NHMRC's Gain of Function Research Review or if not completed, the most recent draft of the Review, and any progress updates on the Review that NHMRC has provided to third parties, between 19 January 2022 and 1 March 2022.

Summary of documents released

Relevant correspondence.

Number of documents and type of release

Eleven documents released with redactions under s22 and s47C of the FOI Act. Access refused to 2 documents under s47C and s47E of the FOI Act.
2021/22 014 04/03/2022 Description of request

Access to any documents produced between January 2006–December 2018 that include discussions, speculations, assessments, research or judgments on the risks of gain-of-function research.

Summary of document released

Presentation slides and committee meeting papers.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full, one document released with redactions under s22, s33(a) and s47E of the FOI Act, and access refused to 2 documents under s45, s47C and s47E of the FOI Act.
2021/22 013 04/03/2022 Description of request

Access to NHMRC's Gain of Function Research Review or if not completed, the most recent draft of the Review and any progress updates on the Review that NHMRC has provided to third parties.

Summary of document released

Presentation slides.

Number of documents and type of release

Two documents released in full and access refused to 9 documents under s47C and s47E of the FOI Act.
2021/22 015 16/02/2022 Description of request

Access to NHMRC documents relating to the office of NHMRC's duty under work health and safety laws to eliminate, or if that is not reasonably practical, minimise the risks of COVID-19 in the workplace so far as is reasonably practical. NHMRC's current:
  • risk assessment assessing the risks associated with exposure to COVID-19
  • plan to implement control measures to manage risks associated with exposure to COVID-19
  • risk assessment with response to risks to any vulnerable workers.
Summary of document released

COVIDSafe workplace plan and health and safety risk assessment. COVID-19 risk assessment and risk control for vulnerable staff.

Number of documents and type of release

Three documents released in full.
2021/22 009 13/01/2022 Description of request

Access to the application, funding agreement and any progress report for grant #GA59728 awarded to Sydney Health Partners – Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Rapid Applied Research Translation, Stage Two.

Summary of document released

A copy of the funding agreement, with personal information redacted under section 47F of the FOI Act.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released with redactions (under section 47F of the FOI Act) and access refused to 3 documents (under sections 45, 47E and 47G of the FOI Act).
2021/22 010 24/11/2021 Description of request

Access to a list of all applications for NHMRC funding over the past 5 years for 'migraine', including whether they were successful or unsuccessful.

Summary of document released

Tabular report containing publically available grant information.

Number of documents and type of release

One tabular report, containing publically available information on funded grant applications for migraine-related research, released in full. Access refused, under sections 45, 47E and 47G of the FOI Act, to one tabular report containing information on grant applications that were not funded.
2021/22 008 10/11/2021 Description of request

Access to information that outlines total funding from NHRMC towards the University of South Australia.

Summary of document released

Tabular report containing publically available grant information.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full containing publically available grant information.
2021/22 006 1/11/2021 Description of request

Access to all studies and/or reports describing the purification (i.e. via filtration and ultra-centrifugation and chromatography) of any "COVID-19 virus" (aka "SARS-COV-2", including any alleged "variants" i.e. "B.1.1.7", "B.1.351", "P.1") directly from a sample taken from a diseased human, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material (i.e. monkey kidney cells aka Vero cells; fetal bovine serum).

Summary of documents released

Links to publically available journal articles.

Number of documents and type of release

Seven publically available documents released in full via links.
2021/22 005 8/10/2021 Description of request

Access to:
  • documents, or a list of anyone NHMRC has funded for any and all short and long term research/studies, that are relied upon for the risk and safety assessment regarding the Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus vaccine, as well as the Hexaxim, Infanrix, Infanrix hexa, Infanrix IPV, Quadracel, Tripacel, and Immunoglobulin (+/-) vaccines, as well as a tetanus only vaccine, concerning healthy children, children with neutropenia, and also children with a family history of ADEM (Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis) related vaccine injury
  • studies NHMRC has funded regarding the safety and effects of formaldehyde on the living human body.
Summary of document released

Tabular report containing publically available grant information.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full containing publically available grant information, however, access refused to most parts of the request under subsection 24A(1) of the FOI Act on the basis that the documents requested do not exist within NHMRC as these matters are the role of another government agency.
2021/22 001 4/08/2021 Description of request

Access to:
  • all documents relating to the rescinding of the NHMRC Guidelines contained within the publication titled "Boxing Injuries" (the Report), including but not limited to written submissions by government agencies and non-governmental bodies, internal memoranda, research reports and data, any new evidence to support the rescission and the basis for rescission of said guidelines
  • all documents or the like detailing the process of rescinding the above NHMRC Guidelines from its inception to actual rescission, including dates of the various stages of the rescission process
  • in the preparation of the Report, position statements obtained from specified medical colleges, societies and associations, as well as specified publications and documents referred to in the bibliography of the Report
Summary of documents released

Publication assessment report, position statements and committee reports.

Number of documents and type of release

Six documents released in full, in addition to the documents released under a previous FOI (2020/21 015).

2020–2021

Table 2: Freedom of Information requests for 2020–2021
Reference number Access date FOI content
2020/21 015 29/06/2021 Description of request

Access to all documents:
  • relating to the rescinding of the NHMRC Guidelines contained within the publication titled "Head and Neck Injuries in Football: Guidelines for Prevention and Management", including but not limited to written submissions by government agencies and non-governmental bodies, internal memoranda, research reports and data, any new evidence to support the rescission and the basis for rescission of said guidelines
  • detailing the process of rescinding the above NHMRC Guidelines from its inception to actual rescission, including dates of the various stages of the rescission process
  • outlining the formal process to be undertaken so as to effect the rescission of NHMRC Guidelines.
Summary of document released

Council and committee reports, as well as policies, processes and submissions.

Number of documents and type of release

Twenty-four documents released in full.
2020/21 013 7/04/2021 Description of request

For each calendar year from 2016 to 2019 inclusively, access to the completion date of the first finalised:
  • fraud-risk assessment for purposes of s10(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (the Rule)
  • fraud/compliance audit implemented for purposes of s10(b/d) of the Rule.
Summary of document released

Tabular report.

Number of documents and type of release

One tabular report of information requested released in full.
2020/21 012 22/02/2021 Description of request

Access to grant application assessment details for specific grants within the Ideas Grant, Investigator Grant, Project Grant and Research Fellowships schemes.

Summary of document released

RGMS data extractions (redacted).

Number of documents and type of release

One document released with redactions (under sections 22, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act) and access refused to 6 documents (under sections 47C, 47E and 47F of the FOI Act).
2020/21 010 9/02/2021 Description of request

Access to written communications, documentation and advice exchanged between the National Health and Medical Research Council and:
  • National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA) and/or
  • Cancer Council Australia
concerning the finalised Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol.

Summary of document released

Email correspondence.

Number of documents and type of release

Three documents released in full.
2020/21 001 2/11/2020 Description of request

Access to documents about NHMRC's activity with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summary of document released

Newsletters published by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Number of documents and type of release

Two documents released in full and access refused to 16 documents.
2020/21 003 12/10/2020 Description of request

Access to the latest Australian Dietary Guidelines and related food standards.

Summary of document released

A copy of the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013), also available on NHMRC's website.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full.

2019–2020

Table 3: Freedom of Information requests for 2019–2020
Reference number Access date FOI content
2019/20
017
 
21/07/2020 Description of request

Access to documentation and correspondence relating to the appointment of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group as the mathematical modellers for the revision of the Australian Guidelines for Reducing the Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol (2009).

Summary of document released

Documents and correspondence relating to the mathematical modelling for the revision of the Australian Guidelines for Reducing the Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 2009.

Number of documents and type of release

Forty-eight documents released under a previous FOI (2019/20 011). Twenty-six documents released in full and 12 documents released with redactions under section 22, 42 and 47F. Access refused for one document under section 42.
2019/20
020
24/06/2020 Description of request

Access to communications between NHMRC and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) NSW Branch about ADA NSW Guidance on COVID-19.

Summary of document released

Copies of email correspondence.

Number of documents and type of release

Two documents released in full.
2019/20 016 21/05/2020 Description of request

Access to a grant application from the University of Adelaide and the funding agreement.

Summary of document released

Copy of the grant application summary (redacted), grant schedule and funding agreement.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released with redactions and 2 documents released in full.
2019/20 011 31/03/2020 Description of request

Access to documents, advice and correspondence related to the appointment of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group as mathematical modellers for the review of Australian Guidelines for Reducing the Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 2009.

Summary of document released

Documents, advice and correspondence regarding the appointment of Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG) were released.

Number of documents and type of release

Twenty-nine documents released in full, 19 documents released in part with redactions under sections 42 and 47F and access refused to 6 documents.
2019/20 008 02/01/2020 Description of request

The total amount paid to the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group for their modelling services in relation to the report 'Mortality and morbidity risks from alcohol consumption in Australia: Analyses using an Australian adaptation of the Sheffield Alcohol Policy Model (v2.7) to inform the development of new alcohol guidelines' dated 07/08/2019.

Summary of document released

No document released as document is publicly available.

Number of documents and type of release

No document released as document is publicly available.
2019/20 005 11/10/2019 Description of request

Access to documents that relate to a NHMRC Program Grant Peer Review Panel in 2017, including the Community Observers.

Summary of document released

Program Grants Community Observer Report template.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full.
2019/20 004 17/09/2019 Description of request

Access to documents from RMIT University to NHMRC regarding the applicant.

Summary of document released

Email correspondence from RMIT to NHMRC.

Number of documents and type of release

Three documents released in full.

2018–2019

Table 4: Freedom of Information requests for 2018–2019
Reference number Access date FOI content
2018-19/017 9/06/2019 Description of request

Access to documents relating to NHMRC's disclosure of interest policy and disclosure of interest declarations.

Summary of document released

NHMRC Policy on the Disclosure of Interests Requirements for Prospective and Appointed NHMRC Committee Members.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full.
2018-19/014 21/03/2019 Description of request

Access to a 2017 grant application, assessment details and accounting information relating to the payments of grant money to the relevant institution.

Summary of documents released

A copy of the grant proposal and documents relating to the assessment of the grant application.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full and 4 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information and 47G business information (38 pages in total).
2018-19/010 23/01/2019 Description of request

Access to documents relating to the formal evidence evaluation to inform the update of the Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol 2009.

Summary of documents released

Document 10: Reference list of studies included in the Evidence Evaluation Report released, following search of electronic and hard copy files held at NHMRC. Documents 5-9 released with redactions (research protocols for systematic reviews) Access to Documents 1-4: the Evidence Evaluation Report and systematic review reports deferred until commencement of public consultation on the draft revised alcohol guidelines which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2019 (4 documents deferred).

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full and 5 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information (142 pages in total). Access currently deferred for 4 documents which will be released in full later in 2019.
2018-19/001 30/07/2018 Description of request

Documents in relation to the Crystalloid versus Hydroxyethyl Starch Trial (CHEST) Investigation.

Summary of documents released

Electronic and hard copy files held at NHMRC relevant to the CHEST study.

Number of documents and type of release

Ten documents released in full, 15 documents released with redactions under 47F personal information, 47G business information and 22 irrelevant information, and 9 documents refused under sections 47F and 47G.

2017–2018

Table 5: Freedom of Information requests for 2017–2018
Reference number Access date FOI content
2017-18/011 18/09/2018 Description of request

Correspondence relating to the Review of the Evidence on Homeopathy.

Summary of documents released

Email correspondence in July-August 2012 between NHMRC office staff, the contractor for the homeopathy review and the chair of the Homeopathy Working Committee.

Number of documents and type of release

Six documents released in full, 11 documents released with redactions under 47G business information and 47F personal information and 5 documents refused under sections 22 and 47G (57 pages in total).
2017-18/001 21/07/2017 Description of request

Documents relating NHMRC grant funding provided to a research group under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

Summary of documents released

Details on grants awarded to a research group.

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full.

2016–2017

Table 6: Freedom of Information requests for 2016–2017
Reference number Access date FOI content
2016-17/017 3/05/2017 Description of request

Documents relating to the consideration for, appointment of, and disclosure of interest of, the Alcohol Working Committee (AWC) appointed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to oversee and guide the revision of the Australian Alcohol Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol 2009 (the Guidelines)

Summary of documents released

Minute to establish the Alcohol Working Committee

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full
2016-17/022 27/07/2017 Description of request

Documents relating to the peer review of the 2009 Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol.

Summary of documents released

Peer review reports of 8 individuals.

Number of documents and type of release

Ten documents released in full under Section 47F (34 pages in total).
2016-17/016 29/03/2017 Description of request

Documents relating to the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) Homeopathy Review.

Summary of documents released

Documents, articles, email correspondence and Disclosure of Interest forms.

Number of documents and type of release

Twelve documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F (56 pages in total).
2016-17/018 22/03/2017 Description of request

Extracts of specific documents about the National Health and Medical Research Council's considerations of the Peckam et al. 2015 study and Malin and Till study.

Summary of documents released

Relevant extracts of correspondence, minutes and documents.

Number of documents and type of release

Nine documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22(b) (18 pages in total).
2016-17/019 10/03/2017 Description of request

Documents relating to the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) processes for considering the ethics of water fluoridation and the production of the 'Ethical considerations' section of its Draft Information Paper: Effects of water fluoridation on dental and other health outcomes (draft Information Paper).

Summary of documents released

Draft and final versions of relevant meeting papers, minutes and agenda

Number of documents and type of release

Ten documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (33 pages in total).
2016/17-005 17/01/2017 Description of request

Documents relating to the appointment and disclosure of interests of the Alcohol Working Committee (AWC) appointed by the NHMRC.

Summary of documents released

Disclosure of Interest forms and Appointment Minute.

Number of documents and type of release

Fifteen documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (1)(a)(ii) (40 pages in total).
2016-17/006 1/12/2016 Description of request

Copies of public consultation submissions made to NHMRC regarding the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, Adolescents and Children in Australia (the Guidelines).

Summary of documents released

Public Consultation Report

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full or part with redactions under Section 45 (201 pages in total).

2015–2016

Table 7: Freedom of Information requests for 2015–2016
Reference number Access date FOI content
2015/16-011 23/03/2016 Description of request

Copies of the documents associated with NHMRC Grant ID 1020204, in particular:
  • Funding or grant contracts between UNSW and NHMRC with respect to the research
  • Results or reports submitted to NHMRC regarding the research
  • Any raw data or other information relating or relevant to the research
Summary of documents released

External assessor reports, Financial reporting documents and RGMS grant administration

Number of documents and type of release

Fourteen documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47E, 47F and 47G (147 pages in total).
2015/16-012 21/07/2016 Description of request

Access to documents relating to NHMRC's Homeopathy Review.

Summary of documents released

Email correspondence.

Number of documents and type of release

Eight documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (32 pages in total).
2015/16-008 23/03/2016 Description of request

Copies of the documents associated with:
  • Homeopathy Working Committee Meetings April, May, July, Sept, and Oct 2013 Minutes
  • Homeopathy Working Committee Meetings June, July and Oct 2014 Minutes
  • July 2013 Methodological Review Report
Summary of documents released

Committee meeting minutes and Methodological Review.

Number of documents and type of release

Thirteen documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (102 pages in total).
2015/16-009 3/03/2016 Description of request

All documents and/or records mentioning, describing, or relating to any studies conducted or being conducted by the Lions Eye Institute and/or Avalanche Biotechnologies, Inc., on "rAAV.sFlt-1" or "AVA-101" for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). One such study is the study conducted under Clinicaltrials.gov(link is external) identifier "NCT01494805".

All documents and records submitted by the Lions Eye Institute or Avalanche Biotechnologies, Inc., to the Clinicaltrials.gov registry, regarding "rAAV .sFlt-1" or "AVA-101", including the study under Clinicaltrials.gov(link is external) identifier "NCT01494805".

Summary of documents released

Australian Clinical Trials Record, Application Summary, Background and Research Plan, combination snapshot, Scientific Reports and Financial Reports for Project Grant APP1010405.

Number of documents and type of release

Nine documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F and 47 E.
2015/16-006 1/02/2016 Description of request

Final report relating to the evidence of homeopathy prepared by the first contractor between April and September 2012

Last letter and email correspondence between NHMRC and Principal Researcher used by the first contractor to undertake evidence review of homeopathy between April, May, June, July and August 2012.

Summary of documents released

Email correspondence

Number of documents and type of release

Four documents released in part with redactions under Section 22.
2015/16-007 21/12/2015 Description of request

Copies of the documents associated with:
  • Homeopathy Working Committee Meeting March 2013 Minutes.
  • NHMRC Homeopathy Review's determination/decision regarding study thresholds from July 2012 to August 2013.
  • Australasian Cochrane Centre full report reviewing methods used in NHMRC Homeopathy Review.
  • Administrative decision to classify/describe Homeopathy Review as a 'HTA' and the HWC as a 'HTA committee'.
Summary of documents released

Committee meeting minutes and Methodological Review

Number of documents and type of release

Six documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (45 pages in total).
2015/16-005 12/11/2015 Description of request

Copies of the documents associated with:
  • Evaluation reports of the project grant APP1113738 and APP1092496. Guidelines.
  • Guidelines or instructions relating to evaluation of funding applications used to peer review program grant APP1113738 and APP1092496 from 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2015.
  • Correspondence between NHMRC and program grant peer review panel which reviewed APP1113738 and APP1092496 during 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2015.
  • Documents used in evaluating research funding application by The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health from 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2015.
Summary of documents released

Guidance resources, email correspondence, Reports, Scoresheets and ranking lists, Funding Rules.

Number of documents and type of release

Seventy documents released in full with redactions under Section 47E (d)
2015/16-002 14/10/2015 Description of request

Minutes, correspondence and disclosure of interest documents relating to NHMRC homeopathy review

Summary of documents released

Committee meeting minutes, email correspondence and Disclosure of Interest forms.

Number of documents and type of release

Twenty documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 22 (1)(a)(ii) (55 pages in total)
2015/16-003 7/09/2015 Description of request

Potential Conflict of Interest declarations by Professor Ian Hickie and Professor Patrick McGorry since the publication of NHMRC's document, Guideline Development and Conflicts of Interest: Identifying and Managing Conflict of Interest of Prospective Members of NHMRC Committees and Working Group Guidelines

Summary of documents released

Research Grants Management System (RGMS) data extract and a Disclosure of Interest form

Number of documents and type of release

Nine documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47G (1)(a) (19 pages in total)

2014–2015

Table 8: Freedom of Information requests for 2014–2015
Reference number Access date FOI content
2014/15-021 17/08/2015 Description of request

Documents and email correspondence from Jun – Aug 2012 held by NHMRC relating to the homeopathy review, including the agreed review methodology, internal NHMRC correspondence and correspondence between NHMRC and Homeopathy Working Committee members

Summary of documents released

Documents, email correspondence

Number of documents and type of release

Ten documents released in full or part with redactions under Sections 22 and 47G
2014/15-014 31/07/2015 Description of request

The funding application for the NHMRC Project Grant 1060397 (2013) ) "The Beyond Ageing Project: Phase 2", also known as "A selective prevention trial using novel pharmacotherapies in an older age cohort at risk for depression"

Summary of documents released

The Grant Proposal for Project Grant 1060397

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full with redactions under Section 47G (1)(a) (20 pages in total)
2014/15-022 6/07/2015 Description of request

Documents held by NHMRC relating to the identities of the Peer Review Panel Members responsible for approving Project Grant applications APP1024401, APP1083664 and APP384233

Summary of documents released

Screenshots of review assessor detail screen (APP1024401 and APP1083664) from NHMRC's grant management system. Grant review panel spreadsheet for APP384233.

Number of documents and type of release

Three documents released in part with redactions under s47E (4 pages in total)
2014/15-020 27/05/2015 Description of request

Email correspondence between NHMRC and the original contractor employed in relation to the homeopathy review between May 2012 and August 2012

Summary of documents released

Email correspondence

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in part with redactions under s45(1) (8 pages in total)
2014/15-017 14/05/2015 Description of request

Documents held by NHMRC relating to the 2010 NICNAS Scientific Review of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Summary of documents released

Documents relating to correspondence with Office of Health Protection and ACT Coroner's Court

Number of documents and type of release

3 documents released in full or part with redactions under Section 47F(1)(a)(ii) (8 pages in total)
2014/15-019 20/04/2015 Description of request

Documents relating to correspondence between NHMRC and the Hon Sussan Ley MP between 23 December 2014 and 30 March 2015 in relation to the review of natural therapies and the private health insurance rebate

Summary of documents released

Information Brief, QTB and correspondence relating to the Homeopathy Review

Number of documents and type of release

3 documents released in full with partial redactions (6 pages)
2014/15-010 24/03/2015 Description of request

Documents relating to correspondence with or interactions between NHMRC and food industry representatives from Woolworths, the Coca Cola Company, Coca Cola Amatil, McDonald's, Nestle or the Australian Food and Grocery Council, between January 2012 and 7 December 2014

Summary of documents released

Public Consultations, Submissions, email correspondence, briefing notes, agenda papers

Number of documents and type of release

23 documents released in full or part with redactions under s22 (68 pages in total)
2014/15-009 28/01/2015 Description of request

Documents relating to the 2014-15 budget commitments to the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research

Summary of documents released

Finalised Grant Agreement of August 2014 between NHMRC and The University of Queensland (administering on behalf of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research)

Number of documents and type of release

1 document with redactions under s22 and s47 (60 pages in total)
2014/15-002 18/11/2014 Description of request

Documents relating to the setting up of the NHMRC Fluoride Reference Group and the fluoridation review

Summary of documents released

Agenda papers, PowerPoint presentation and correspondence

Number of documents and type of release

20 documents released in part with redactions under s22 and s47B, s47F, s47G, s47E and s47 (84 pages)
2014/15-007 6/11/2014 Description of request

Grant ID 623203, titled "Effects of current and plain cigarette package design on smoker's evaluation.".

Summary of documents released

Progress Report and correspondence relating to grant extension.

Number of documents and type of release

16 documents released in full (26 pages)
2014/15-001 6/11/2014 Description of request

Information relating to NHMRC's commencement of a new review of water fluoridation.

Summary of documents released

Documents, correspondence, draft brochure.

Number of documents and type of release

17 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 or 47F (44 pages)
2014/15-004 29/10/2014 Description of request

Information relating to NHMRC's Homeopathy Review

Summary of documents released

Documents, correspondence, committee minutes

Number of documents and type of release

64 documents released in full or part, with redactions under s22 (499 pages)

2013–2014

Table 9: Freedom of Information requests for 2013–2014
Reference number Access date FOI content
2014-001 2/03/2014 Description of request

Applicant information from FOI request 2013-12

Summary of documents released

Letter

Number of documents and type of release

One document released in full
2013-012 14/01/2014 Description of request

Correspondence between NHMRC and the Waubra Foundation

Summary of documents released

Letters

Number of documents and type of release

12 Documents released in full (35 pages)
2013-008 18/11/2013 Description of request

NHMRC Grant Application #553028 and #553028 2010 NHMRC Progress Report

Summary of documents released

Contents of the requested grant application and progress report.

Number of documents and type of release

2 Documents, released with redactions under Section 47F - (48 pages)
2013-009 18/09/2013 Description of request

Correspondence between NHMRC and University of Melbourne relating to Mental Health TCR application 1042772

Summary of documents released

Emails relating to the awarding of the Mental Health TCR application plus supporting documentation (outcome letter, assessment summary, feedback report, grant schedules).

Number of documents and type of release

Five documents, released in full with one partial redaction (20 pages)
2013-006 29/08/2013 Description of request

Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) application for Evidence-based Mental Health Planning: Translating Evidence into Policy and Services

Summary of documents released

Documents relating to the CRE application plus supporting documentation, referees' reports, instructions/guidance to referees (including assessment criteria), and any other documentation relevant to the application process and the success of the application.

Number of documents and type of release

9 Documents, released in full with partial redactions (164 pages)
2013-007 10/07/2013 Description of request

Any notes, reports, minutes, information and outcome reports written by the NHRMC for their review of the MSAC 1064 review on Hyperbaric Medicine for Chronic Hypoxic Wounds and including the composition of the review committee and their qualifications and meeting attendances.

Summary of documents released

Information relating to NHMRC's review of the MSAC 1064 review on Hyperbaric Medicine for Chronic Hypoxic Wounds

Number of documents and type of release

57 Documents, released in full - (263 pages)

2013

Table 10: Freedom of Information requests for 2013
Reference number Access date FOI content
2013-005 31/05/2013 Description of request

MOU and Service Level Agreements

Summary of documents released

Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level Agreement between NHMRC and the Department of Health and Ageing after 1 July 2006

Number of documents and type of release

5 Documents, released in full - (300 pages)
2013-002 12/04/2013-15/04/2013 Description of request

Invoices for catering

Summary of documents released

All invoices for catering (food and beverages) for activities of the NHMRC since 1 January 2012

Number of documents and type of release

254 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (275 pages)
2012-012 6/03/2013-7/03/2013 Description of request

All of the minutes of the meetings of the NHMRC's 2011-12 Lead Working Committee.

Summary of documents released

Meeting minutes of the 2011-12 Lead Working Committee.

Number of documents and type of release

8 Documents, released in full (38 pages)
2012-011 30/01/2013-5/02/2013 Description of request

Correspondence between NHMRC and Reference Group Observer for Wind Farms and Human Health Review.

Summary of documents released

Emails, correspondence, minutes, meeting agenda papers, administrative forms.

Number of documents and type of release

25 Documents, released in full or part exempt – (158 pages)
2012-009 16/01/2013 Description of request

Grant ID 623203, titled "Effects of current and plain cigarette package design on smoker's evaluation."

Summary of documents released

2009 NHMRC Project Grant application

Number of documents and type of release

6 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (88 pages)

2012

Table 11: Freedom of Information requests for 2012
Reference number Access date FOI content
2012-008 13/11/2012 Description of request

Grant ID 207806, titled "The effectiveness of consuming fluoridated water in reducing children's caries experience."

Summary of documents released

2002 NHMRC Project Grant application

Number of documents and type of release

19 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (188 pages)
2012-006 6/11/2012 Description of request

Funding parties and contributions for NHMRC Health Research Partnership, Grant ID 219327, titled "Evaluation of an integrated strategy to promote the health of people with chronic or recurring mental disorders"

Summary of documents released

Extracts from the grant application

Number of documents and type of release

7 Documents, released in full or part exempt - (78 pages)
2012-001 6/03/2012 Description of request

Summary of project plan on investigator-initiated Assessment oF FluoxetINe In sTroke recoverY (AFFINITY)

Summary of documents released

Research Plan submitted in an NHMRC Project Grant application in 2011

Number of documents and type of release

1 Document, released in full - (9 pages)

2011

Table 12: Freedom of Information requests for 2011
Reference number Access date FOI content
2011-01377 6/03/2012 Description of request

2002 application 219194 – The effect of a personalised oral health education programme on clinical and molecular risk factors for oral and general health and 2008 Ten of the Best selection documentation

Summary of documents released

Minutes, correspondence, progress reports, financial statements and application

Number of documents and type of release

36 documents identified (irrelevant parts redacted)
2011-01297 10/01/2012 Description of request

Correspondence between Professor Warwick Anderson and Ms Jane Halton on Naltrexone Implants

Summary of documents released

Correspondence advising the release of the NHMRC Naltrexone implant treatment for opioid dependence - Literature Review

Number of documents and type of release

3 documents; 2 released in full, 1 released in part (irrelevant parts redacted)
2011-01021 3/11/2011 Description of request

Latest Developments on Termi-mesh

Summary of documents released

1992 Submission to NHMRC Public Health Committee

Number of documents and type of release

53 pages released in full
2011-00876 21/10/2011 Description of request

Porcine transmissible encephalopathy

Summary of documents released

TSEAC minutes and agenda papers on porcine transmissible encephalopathy

Number of documents and type of release

86 pages released in full
2011-00696 25/07/2011 Description of request

NHMRC policies for certain aspects of research funding, including hours worked and personal support packages

Summary of documents released

Minutes, guidance information, web links

Number of documents and type of release

Several hundred pages, full release
2011-00648 29/07/2011 Description of request

Wind Turbines and Health

Summary of documents released

Literature, correspondence, emails, Minutes

Number of documents and type of release

553 pages: 540 pages full release, 13 pages partial release
2011-0643 16/08/2011 Description of request

Tooth Decay

Summary of documents released

Study application

Number of documents and type of release

121 pages: 94 pages full release, 27 pages partial release
2011-00505 27/06/2011 Description of request

Calcium Sucrose Phosphate (Anticay)

Summary of documents released

Proceedings of NHMRC Council, NHMRC Dental Health Committee, NHMRC Public Health Advisory Committee

Number of documents and type of release

135 pages full release
2011-00498 (refer to 2011-0260) Internal Review 29/07/2011 Description of request

Documents relating to NHMRC report entitled Wind Turbines and Health – A Rapid Review of the Evidence

Summary of documents released

Literature, correspondence, emails, Minutes

Number of documents and type of release

79 pages: 78 pages full release, one page partial release
2011-00450 16/08/2011 Description of request

Grant application relating to 'jaw muscle pain and jaw motor function'

Summary of documents released

Grant application

Number of documents and type of release

68 pages: 46 pages full release, 22 pages partial release
2011-00260 1st release - 15/04/2011

2nd release - 10/05/2011
Description of request

Documents relating to NHMRC report entitled Wind Turbines and Health – A Rapid Review of the Evidence

Summary of documents released

N/A

Number of documents and type of release

1st release: 28 documents full release, 4 documents partial release
2nd release (995 pages): 81 documents full release, 98 documents partial release